Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·5)
c9-06420Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
6. Bxb6+ Rc7 7. c3 Kc8 8. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rc7, then c3 and you win the knight.
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